Tax Insurance Services Senior Associate

SMART Business Advisory and Consulting, LLC is one of the fastest growing professional services firms in the United States. Established in 1988, SMART now has nearly 600 Professionals. We serve national and international clients from our headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and our offices in the metropolitan areas of Albany, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Harrisburg, Hartford, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, Washington, DC, Amsterdam and London.

 

SMART provides an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where the “Best Idea Wins.”  Our focus on competitive compensation, professional development, and commitment to work/life balance clearly demonstrates our dedication to Excellence, Growth and YOU.



SMART has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced an Insurance Services Senior Associate to join our team. 



Responsibilities Preparation of complex client Federal, State and Local income tax returns and related Schedule M-1/M-3 tax adjustment workpapers for Insurance, non-insurance companies (i.e. C-Corporations), and Partnerships.  This position would be involved in the review and supervision of less complex returns. Preparation of quarterly and federal  and state estimated tax payments calculations along with extensions and related filings. Prepare and/or review client GAAP (FAS No.109), including FIN 48, and Statutory (SSAP #10) income tax provisions and supporting documentation.  This includes the calculation and review of deferred tax inventory items, assessing the need and support for any Tax Contingencies, and the analysis relating to valuation/non-admittance of deferred tax assets. Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing of tax process and procedures. Perform review of client tax provision and related financial statement disclosures in connection with GAAP and Statutory financial statement audits. Assist or prepare responses to IRS adn state audit inquiries. Tax research and preparation of client memorandum and the publication of tax articles. Assistance with various tax consulting projects. Identify accounting, business and tax issues/opportunities and develop solutions/recommendations. Keep up-to-date on latest developments as they affect tax regulations and policies. Clearly communicate recommendations verbally and in writing. Develop quality business relationships that result in client loyalty. Ensure professinoal development through on-going education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate.







 

 

Job Requirements:
2 to 5 years of tax experience in public accounitng or corporate tax department. Exposure to Federal, State and multi-State income taxation compliance.  Audit or consulting experience a plus. Some insurance tax experience is preferred but is not required. Good foundation of GAAP (FAS 109) and Statutory (SSAP #10) tax provision experience is a plus. Experience with TaxStream software a plus. Demonstrated progress toward obtaining CPA certification. An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient course work to qualify for certification upon passing the examination. Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Windows, Office applications and tax preparation software (FAST-Tax/Go-systems). Advanced Excel skills are required. Be a highly-motivated self-starter and successful in a "Team" oriented setting. Be able to quickly process information and master complex concepts. Possess a solid understanding of accounting theory, tax and accounting practices. Have exceptional organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Be able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines. Have strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including ability to simplify and communicate complex business information. Demonstrate integrity within a professional environment. Authorization required to work in the US; SMART will not offer a VISA sponsorship for this position.

 We are an EO/AA employer.  We value diversity in the workforce.

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